Matthew Wesley

Matt Wesley is an internationally recognized advisor and thought leader on issues facing wealthy families. With 35 years of experience as a minister, estate planning attorney, family advisor, and consultant, he helps families address challenges in enterprise, legacy wealth, and philanthropy. His work fosters cultural change by enhancing family dynamics, decision-making, and performance.

Matt has advised family offices of all sizes, helping them stay aligned with their core mission: supporting family well-being. He also led a team within a major financial services firm to transform how top advisors served clients, driving growth and retention.

Matt holds a JD from Stanford University and an M.Div. from Fuller Theological Seminary. He lives on Whidbey Island near Seattle with his wife, Marcia. They have two grown children and three grandchildren. His interests include reading, hiking, film, poetry, cooking, and meditation.

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Founder
Firm Name
Ascend Family Advisory

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